TRAIN PAIN (Weekly, February 19)
■ Werribee passengers really don’t have much choice. Either cram onto trains that only run every 20 minutes in peak times, or get stuck in traffic on the West Gate Freeway.
I can only hope that the East Werribee precinct will encourage companies to locate here so I don’t have to travel to the city for work.
FRUSTRATED VIA WEB
CALL FOR TUNNEL AS JOB SOLUTION (Weekly, February 19)
■ This state government will never build the metro rail tunnel or any other major infrastructure. It is stalling and stalling it out of existence.
When the state government came to power it was “ready to proceed”. Then it decided to change the route and ordered new paperwork.
Now it decides the tunnel can’t go under Swanston Street, which stuffs up all the planning again.
And so another political debate begins.
KEITH VIA WEB
DANGEROUS MOVE, PREMIER
■ Denis Napthine’s proposal to relax roadworthy checks will see more dangerous vehicles on our roads.
Under the changes, some vehicles will not receive a roadworthy check until they have travelled more than 100,000 kilometres. Removing roadworthy requirements, increasing vehicle registration costs and cutting staff positions at VicRoads just shows Napthine’s contempt for the safety of Victorians.
LUKE DONNELLAN OPPOSITION ROADS SPOKESMAN
SOCIAL JUSTICE DAY
■ Last Thursday was World Social Justice Day – a time to think about the community issues we care about and what action can be taken to improve the lives of others.
A day like this reminds us that everyone can stand up for the rights of those who are disadvantaged.
Change can start via small community groups, charity work and schools. Helping people who are less fortunate than ourselves is one way we can all make a difference.
SARAH MILLEN VIA WEB
